Clash with Umbrella

PhotographerChan Long Hei

Prize1st Place in Editorial / Political

City/CountryHong Kong, Hong Kong

Photo DateNovember 6, 2016

Entry Description

After the umbrella revolution happened in 2014, umbrella become the symbol of Hong Kong Democracy and also the shield to defend themselves during the clashes with police officers. On November 6, 2016, protesters occupied the street near the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong during a protest against the China's National People's Congress Standing Committee.